Lebanon residents to receive Comprehensive Plan Survey

Wednesday

Feb 27, 2013 at 12:01 AMFeb 27, 2013 at 5:46 AM

Landowners and residents in the Town of Lebanon will receive a survey this week that will help the officials learn what people think about issues related to the town and its future, such as recreation opportunities, agriculture, environment, hydrofracking, senior housing, and community services.

Landowners and residents in the Town of Lebanon will receive a survey this week that will help the officials learn what people think about issues related to the town and its future, such as recreation opportunities, agriculture, environment, hydrofracking, senior housing, and community services. The survey results will provide guidance as it considers these topics and other questions related to local government and land use.

In August 2011, the Lebanon Town Board began appointing a committee of volunteers to coordinate this planning effort. Members of the Comprehensive Planning Committee include Susan Galbraith, Julie Hammer, Penny Hughes, Jack King, Patty Matson, Jim McDowell, Chadwick Nower, Matt Powrie, and Gary Will.

“All the committee members have been careful not to promote our own opinions,” said Galbraith, committee chair. “Our job is to seek out ideas and beliefs from residents and landowners. One way to accomplish that is to send out a town-wide survey.”

The survey will be sent to each landowner and resident whose address can be identified from voter registration and property tax information. The committee would like the survey returned by March 15; postage will be provided.

The committee’s goal is to send one survey per household. If a household does not receive a survey or if more than one person in the house wants to fill one out, additional copies will be available at the office of the town clerk, Nicole Viera, 837-4220, and on the town’s website, www.townoflebanon.org.

Surrounding towns like Smyrna, Brookfield and Hamilton have completed the comprehensive panning process. They too have asked for public input and have had a great response.

“Every response we get will help any plan be more complete and a better reflection of public opinion. That is important for the years ahead,” added Galbraith.

The above article was submitted by committee member Gary Will.

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